Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Residents witnessed a cargo ship colliding with and causing the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024. Soon after, conspiracy theories emerged online, suggesting a sinister plot behind the incident.
Spreading Baseless Rumors
Following the bridge collapse, social media influencers and right-wing figures quickly propagated unfounded narratives. Despite law enforcement stating no evidence of intentional harm, online personalities like Andrew Tate and Alex Jones pushed the idea of a cyber-attack.
Incentivizing Inflammatory Content
Critics argue that platforms like X, under Elon Musk’s ownership, incentivize sharing inaccurate and sensational content for profit. The spread of unverified claims extended to various online forums, including Truth Social and Rumble, each weaving the disaster into their own agendas.
Exploiting Calamities for Personal Beliefs
Conspiracy theorists easily twist tragic events to fit their existing ideologies. Whether blaming terror attacks, diversity policies, or vaccination status, individuals exploit calamities not for the lives lost but to advance their narratives and profit from the blame game.
